Chapter 180: Between Fire and Ice
Ethan's hand on Anita's shoulder brought her a warm protective feeling after the coldness from Jace's fox bead. His eyes moved back and forth from Anita to Jace while showing clear doubt about their relationship.
"Anita," Ethan said, his voice low, urgent. He wants you to keep this man in your life at your own choice.
Her heart stuttered. It wasn’t that simple.
Jace, despite his exhaustion, straightened. His normal gold eyes turned into a sharp possessive stare. You did not ask for us to give our opinion.
Ethan tensed. "Maybe you should start. Your presence with him is hurting her physically.
The accusation against Jace lingered through the room like a sharp weapon.
His teeth ground together yet his fox bead emitted brief sparks through his weakening energy. Ethan's presence near Anita burned his temper because the man appeared too drained to fight.
Jace answered with a short verbalization.